the high jump
noun
: an athletic event in which people compete by trying to jump over a bar high above the ground
He won the gold medal in the high jump.
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Dick Fosbury flopping over the bar in the high jump.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Russell reigns Andrew Russell has now been to the Class 2A state meet in the high jump the past three seasons.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 6 June 2026
Harel became a two-time state champion after winning the high jump last year by clearing 6-9 at the state meet.
—Gqlshare, Daily News, 1 June 2026
The senior committed to Cal won the high jump at the CIF meet, clearing 5 feet, 8 inches to win the individual title.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Russell reigns Andrew Russell has now been to the Class 2A state meet in the high jump the past three seasons.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 6 June 2026
Harel became a two-time state champion after winning the high jump last year by clearing 6-9 at the state meet.
—Gqlshare, Daily News, 1 June 2026
The senior committed to Cal won the high jump at the CIF meet, clearing 5 feet, 8 inches to win the individual title.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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